Sautéed Lemon Garlic Asparagus
A quick and simple recipe for sautéed asparagus with lemon and garlic, perfect as a side dish or light snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the asparagus spears and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until they start to become tender.
- Include the minced garlic and lemon slices in the pan, and continue to sauté for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra touch, add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg